Might they not bury the body in a retired spot of the garden, plunge it in the basin of the fountain, or conceal it under the stones of the grotto?
But none of these plans could be accomplished without leaving traces which would lead to certain discovery.
Suddenly a happy idea seemed to occur to him, for his face brightened; he arose and said: "Julio, you must leave the country; it is your only means of safety." "I leave the country!" said Julio; "and you, signor ?" "Would that I could accompany you! but I cannot say as you can: 'Where my body is, there is all I have and all I care for.' I must of necessity remain here: I have many interests to detain me." Julio was astonished by the advice.
"Where shall I go?
In Italy a price is set upon my head; I dare not be seen beyond the mountains.

It is too late for me to leave for England; there are no vessels ready to sail.

What could I do in Germany, ignorant of the language of the country and without means of subsistence ?" "Save your life, Julio; go to Germany," said Turchi.

"I will give you money, plenty of money." The deep red of the scar on his master's face, his expression of cunning, his evident satisfaction, made Julio suspect some deception.

He was unable at first to imagine his secret design; but a light suddenly broke upon his mind, and recoiling with horror and anger, he exclaimed: "What an odious trap you are setting for me! You intend to accuse me of the murder in my absence?
And while poor Julio, charged with a double crime, finds no resting-spot upon earth, you will enjoy here in entire security, in the midst of wealth and honor, the price of the innocent blood which you have shed.